Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
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Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Robert Coate
Former Celina resident Robert Allen Coate, 60, of Van Wert, died at 4:15 p.m. April 10, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. Death was due to natural causes.
He was born Feb. 29, 1948, in Celina, to Elizabeth Coate.
Survivors are a daughter, Julie Renee Miller, Celina; three stepchildren, James O. Sevier, Union City, Ind.; Stephanie Sevier, Oxnard, Calif., and Pat J. Sanderson of Texas; two sisters, Janice Emans, Van Wert, and Chreena Fornear of Colorado; and three grandchildren.
He formerly worked at Wal-Mart in Celina, and attended New Life Christian Center, Celina.
Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Bill Lewis officiating.
Arrangements are being handled by Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert.
Condolences can be sent to cowanfh@yahoo.com
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